Jayrūd Population 2026

Jayrūd has a population of 32,352, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Rif-dimashq. Roughly 0.1% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Jayrūd (capital Damascus shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

32,352

Rank in Syria

#48

Coordinates

33.81°N, 36.74°E

~815 m elevation · Asia/Damascus

Distance to capital (Damascus)

53 km

33 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rif-dimashq

City	Population	Rank in Syria
Dūmā	111,864	#13
Jaramānā	99,999	#15
Dārayyā	71,596	#20
At Tall	55,561	#26
Babīlā	50,880	#31
An Nabk	49,372	#33
‘Irbīn	42,474	#38
Yabrūd	40,502	#40

Cities near Jayrūd

Yabrūd40,502 people · ~20 km away
An Nabk49,372 people · ~24 km away
Dūmā111,864 people · ~41 km away
Ḩarastā37,348 people · ~44 km away
At Tall55,561 people · ~45 km away
‘Irbīn42,474 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jayrūd?

Jayrūd has a population of 32,352 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Syria.

What region is Jayrūd in?

Jayrūd is located in Rif-dimashq, Syria.

Is Jayrūd the capital of Syria?

No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 53 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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